1 fatality

Twin-Engine Aircraft Crashes into Building During Training Flight at Comayagua-Palmerola AFB (FAH-322)

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On August 16, 2017, a Let L-410 (registration FAH-322) operated by Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña was involved in an aviation accident near Comayagua-Palmerola AFB, Honduras in flight. One person was killed. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 8 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Source recordUpdated 2026-09-03Data APIEditorial standards

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a building during a local training flight at Comayagua-Palmerola AFB. The captain was killed, while the copilot and flight engineer were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Incident Overview A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a building while the crew was completing a local training flight at Comayagua-Palmerola AFB. The circumstances of the crash were not specified in the source. ## Casualties and Damage The captain was killed in the accident. The copilot and the flight engineer were injured. The aircraft was destroyed. ## Crew The crew consisted of Captain Olvin Emanuel Florez Meraz, who served as pilot; Lieutenant Cesar Augusto Banegas Corea, who served as copilot; and Cadet Brayan Daniel Zavala Amaya, who served as flight mechanic. The source does not provide the aircraft type, registration, date, operator, or cause.

Frequently asked questions

What happened in the 16 Aug 2017 Let L-410 accident near Comayagua-Palmerola AFB, Honduras?

A twin-engine aircraft crashed into a building during a local training flight at Comayagua-Palmerola AFB. The captain was killed, while the copilot and flight engineer were injured. The aircraft was destroyed.

Were there any fatalities in the 16 Aug 2017 Let L-410 accident?

The accident was fatal, resulting in 1 fatality.

What aircraft was involved and where did it happen?

The accident on 16 Aug 2017 involved a Let L-410, registration FAH-322, operated by Honduran Air Force - Fuerza Aérea Hondureña, at Comayagua-Palmerola AFB, Honduras.